Puerto Vallarta Marlin fishing questions and answers

What is the average size of a Puerto Vallarta Marlin?
the Average size of Black and Blue Marlin in Puerto Vallarta is 300-1,200 lbs
the tournament record held By Captain Steve Torres is 718lbs.

What are the best months of the year for Big Marlin In Puerto Vallarta?
July - December.

Can You catch Striped Marlin in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes but in the colder months of the year January - March.

How long of a fishing Charter should I book if I want to catch Marlin in Puerto
Vallarta?
You need a 10-14 hour day to catch Marlin In Puerto Vallarta.

Why so long?
The Marlin fishing in Puerto Vallarta is offshore normally at least 36 miles
sometimes up to75 miles so you need to give yourself some time Marlin are a
great game fish to catch but not it is not a simply task.

Does Puerto Vallarta host any Marlin Tournaments?
Yes Puerto Vallarta has 2 big tournaments a year one held at the La Cruz
Marina in July, and other here in the Marina Vallarta in November.

Is it better to fish for Marlin at La Corbetena or the Bank ?
It just depends on the day sometimes the Bank is hot sometimes La
Corbetena that's fishing.

How long does it take to reel in a big Marlin?
Depending on size and experience of the angler it can take a 30 minutes or
up to 3 hours.

How Many Marlins can I expect to catch?
Boat limit is 3 Marlins.

Do You Practice catch and release?
Yes We like to tag and release all Billfish but it is not enforced.

Can I get taxidermy done of my Puerto Vallarta Marlin?
Yes We offer Professional taxidermy service just ask your captain on Your
fishing charter and he will give you the details after your big catch.